KITCHEN BASICS FOR A KITCHEN NEWBIE

What is the first thought that comes to your head when you step foot into a kitchen? Fear? Joy? A desire to learn something new? A sense of dread? Complete sense of loss? This is how I started when I first got a kitchen of my own. I had no idea what to do. None. It completely overwhelmed me. I looked for help online, but ended up even more confused. So, what did I do? The Food Network helped me gain a confidence to cook a meal in my own kitchen. That confidence turned into joy during the pandemic. Now, I created a free ebook to help anyone who has no idea what to do in a kitchen. Let’s call it Kitchen Basics For a Kitchen Newbie. Here’s an outline of what is in the free ebook.

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

What exactly do you need in your kitchen? There are many lists out there, but I came up with a simple list. One that doesn’t have random cookware for one recipe or a gadget with a lot of parts. Here are a few things on the list:

• measuring cups and spoons
• knives and cutting boards
• 9X13 glass casserole dish
• cast iron skillet
• blender
• dutch oven
• wooden utensils
• mixing bowls
• hand mixer or stand mixer

KEEP THE KITCHEN PRETTY

There is no better feeling than a clean kitchen. By keeping the kitchen clean, you can add personal touches that add beauty. It creates a space you will feel inspired to be in as well as a space you want to spend time in. A decorated recipe box, a bouquet of flowers or a canister add simple touches that make a kitchen feel pretty.

ONE CHICKEN FOR A WEEK OF MEALS

Included in my free ebook, I have a recipe for homemade chicken stock. Also, I have ideas to use a whole chicken from the store and how to stretch it out for multiple meals. For example, use homemade chicken stock for various recipes:

• Ratatouille
• Red Beans and Rice
• Jambalaya
• Soups

TIPS FOR USING CAST IRON

I share to care for a cast iron pan, different types of cast iron cookware, and various meals to use in cast iron in my free ebook. Having a cast iron skillet is an essential in any kitchen. You don’t have to be hesitant to use it. Need some inspiration? Check out my other posts on cast iron:

• Meals For The Day Using Cast Iron
• Cook Three Meals on One Pan

DON’T MISS OUT!

Do you want to grow your skills, cook more at home, or learn to cook food for your family? Step into my kitchen, and we’ll learn together. Enjoy my free ebook: Kitchen Basics For A Kitchen Newbie and see how much you grow in your cooking skills.